Vehicle Paint Prep Technician

REV Group, Inc; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal Apparatus, based in Snyder, NE, is seeking a skilled painter prep associate to prepare trucks for painting in the paint booth. You will grind welds, sand surfaces, buff, and apply primers to ensure top-quality finishes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and vocational training in body/work vehicle repair or equivalent experience, plus experience buffing and swirl-mark removal. Must read specs, work safely, and collaborate with teammates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair or equivalent experience.
• Experience buffing.
• Experience swirl-mark removing.

Responsibilities

• Grind welds and other areas of the vehicle as needed to prepare for painting.
• Maintain and clean paint equipment.
• Sand vehicle to prepare for painting.
• Perform buffing on basic items, i.e. smart access and smaller items.
• Use body filler and prepare area for painting.
• Use paint equipment to apply primer coat of paint.
• Complete taping and masking as needed for body work and painting.
• Caulk the exterior areas of vehicle to prepare for painting.
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes.
• Meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Initiate process improvements when able.
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed.
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job.
• Assist other team members and departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Buffing experience

Swirl-mark removal

Tape measure use

Team environment

Attendance reliability

Instruction adherence

Positive attitude

Overtime flexibility

Change adaptation

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Detail oriented

Read specs

English communication

Safety compliance

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair

Job description

Smeal Apparatus, based in Snyder, NE, is seeking a skilled painter prep associate to prepare trucks for painting in the paint booth. You will grind welds, sand surfaces, buff, and apply primers to ensure top-quality finishes.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and vocational training in body/work vehicle repair or equivalent experience, plus experience buffing and swirl-mark removal. Must read specs, work safely, and collaborate with teammates.